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Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance

US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants, while rejecting ceasefire calls and urging global allies to take responsibility for securing the critical shipping route.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated at the Munich Security Conference that US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland remains unchanged. She emphasized protecting sovereignty and self-determination, noting that Greenlandic people oppose US acquisition and a working group addresses Arctic security concerns

US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy White House news conference, highlighting claimed accomplishments, immigration actions and foreign policy goals, while drawing attention for digressions, dramatic gestures and remarks amid domestic tension and international concern

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations for opposing American control of Greenland, escalating tensions with NATO allies as protests erupt in Greenland and Denmark warns against further strain on the alliance

Moscow announced Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile has entered active service, with deployments in Belarus, as Ukraine peace talks stall. Vladimir Putin framed the move as strength, warning NATO and claiming battlefield advances amid fragile, uncertain negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow

European leaders back Ukraine amid US pressure for a swift peace deal. Zelenskyy resists ceding territory but may drop NATO bid if offered legal security guarantees. Germany, France, and the UK reaffirm support as Russia seeks eastern Donetsk control

US Ambassador Tom Barrack said the Trump-Erdogan rapport is improving US-Turkiye ties, reviving discussions on Turkiye’s readmission to the F-35 programme despite its Russian S-400 system. Ankara seeks fighter jets while also developing its own KAAN jet for 2028 deployment

Estonia has invoked NATO's Article 4 after Russian jets violated its airspace, prompting urgent consultations among allies. This marks the second Article 4 request in two weeks amid growing eastern flank tensions, though it doesn't mandate military action

With NATO membership unlikely, Ukraine is expanding its domestic arms industry, producing advanced drones and armored vehicles to defend against Russia. Western allies are investing billions, aiming to both support Ukraine and benefit from its battle-tested, cost-effective military innovations

An Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Qatar has sparked fears in Turkiye that it could be the next target. Ankara warns of regional escalation, boosts defences, and strengthens support for Hamas amid rising tensions with Israel in Syria and beyond

President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping economic strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war, urging NATO countries to halt oil imports from Russia and impose 50–100% tariffs on China for its energy trade with Moscow. In a social media post, Trump criticised NATO’s commitment to the conflict and claimed that continued oil purchases weaken the alliance’s leverage.

Poland reported a major violation of its airspace by Russian drones, some of which were shot down. Flights were suspended in Warsaw, and crash site searches are ongoing. Simultaneously, Russian attacks caused civilian casualties and damage across multiple Ukrainian regions

European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile

Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Starmer emphasised protecting Ukraine’s borders and warned that further sanctions could follow if Russia fails to engage in meaningful ceasefire talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for talks with European and US leaders ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. Kyiv and EU allies fear being sidelined from peace efforts that could hand Russia major concessions.

Kyiv: The threats, pressure, and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavourable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to […]

At The Hague gathering, NATO commits to ramped-up spending on air defenses and rapid reinforcements while Ukraine’s president secures bilateral aid pledges

Global defence challenges intensify as NATO members face steep fiscal targets amid US pressure